We would like to express our sincere thanks to the generous sponsors and partners who made it possible to award exceptional prizes this year.

We would like to start by warmly thanking BeTV, which awarded a prize of €3,500 to the film LE GARÇON by Zabou Breitman and Florent Vassault. This prize highlights the quality and uniqueness of French cinema, and we congratulate the directors for this remarkable work.

A huge thank you to la SCAM, which offered a prize of €2,500 to reward the best Belgian author. This valuable support allowed us to highlight the creative excellence of Caroline d’Hondt for her film ROAD TO NOWHERE, which truly captured the essence of the story and emotion in a remarkable way. This prize is a true recognition of the richness of Belgian cinema.

We would also like to express our gratitude to Microlab, which provided a computer to reward the best film dedicated to sustainable development. This prize was awarded to THE FRIENDSHIP BENCH, directed by Reabetswe Moeti-Vogt, a film that addresses the issues of sustainable development and human solidarity with finesse and depth. Through this reward, Microlab not only supports technological innovation but also the powerful messages that cinema can convey for a more sustainable future.

We would also like to thank CinéFemme, which awarded its prize to WHEN HARMATTAN BLOWS by Edyta Wroblewska, with a support of €1,000. This prize rewards the engagement and creativity of women in cinema, and we thank CinéFemme for their important contribution to supporting female talent in the industry.

Moreover, we are delighted to congratulate the film ENTRE NOS MAINS by Zoé-Lise Steenbeke, which won the Cinergie Award for Young Belgian Talents. This award recognizes the originality and creativity of new talents in Belgian cinema. We would also like to thank Cinergie for their invaluable support in highlighting young talents in Belgian cinema.

This year, the Pitching Forum once again served as a platform for exchange and support for emerging cinema talents. We warmly thank all the Forum’s partners, who offered valuable prizes to help these projects develop.

The Pitching Forum Prizes:

• RTBF Prize:
  The prize was awarded to LE CHAMP, RUE DES GOUJONS, 1070 BRUXELLES by Celia Dessardo, with €5,000 for project development. This support is essential for the creation and development of ambitious cinematic projects.

• ARPI Prize:
  The prize was awarded to JAJA ET JUJU EN VOLIÈRE by Julie Peyrat. This prize includes €4,000 for project development, as well as administrative and creative support. A big thank you to ARPI for their valuable support.

• Studio Chocolat-Noisette Prize:
  The prize was awarded to CU’MARE by Elisa Greco, with €2,000 for project development. This prize highlights the creativity and originality of projects currently under development.

• Studio Charbon Prize:
  The prize was awarded to STONES UNTOLD by Jonathan Cant, with €3,000 in services, including 4 hours of conformation, 2 days of color grading, and 1 ProRes master export. This technical support is crucial for the success of ambitious projects and the quality of their realization.

Last but not leaste, we would also like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who contributed to the presence of the director of the opening film A Song For My Land, Mauricio Albornoz Iniesta. Their valuable support made it possible for him to join us and enrich the festival experience. A big thank you to Jespers Hélène, Robert, Christine Tacq, Karine Lavergne, Rottiers, Simon Gergely Császár, Tollet Delphine, Hanquet Vinciane, and Reuchamps Yves for their commitment and logistical help. Thanks to their dedication, we were able to welcome Mauricio Albornoz Iniesta and share his exceptional cinematic work with the audience.

We would like to thank once again all our partners for their continued support of creators and the cinema industry. Thanks to these partnerships, we have been able to celebrate exceptional works, driven by talented creators who nourish both Belgian and international cinematic landscapes.

Thank you all for being part of this beautiful journey!